Maghreb
The Arab Maghreb Project addresses an area often overlooked in political analysis, encompassing Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. Carnegie’s studies and conferences assess the role of new political actors in the Maghreb, including North African businessmen, lawyers, and journalists. The Center monitors the failure of Islamist groups—including Islamic feminists, Sufis, and Salafis—to meaningfully participate in politics. Carnegie scholars also offer analysis on the rapidly changing economic and social landscape of the Maghreb.
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The Importance of Power-Sharing in Arab States: Lessons from Switzerland?
A national coalition government, such as the one in Switzerland, could allow the Arab world to include a wide cross-section of parties and groups in a power-sharing government that would increase the sense of security and participation for all.
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How Arab Governments Resist the Trend to Democracy
The current regimes in the Arab world are resisting democratic change because of firm security measures maintaining the status quo and ineffective, incapable, and insular opposition movements.
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Between Berlin and Beirut
This article discusses xenophobic attitudes in the Arab world, which were evident throughout the celebration of the results achieved by the German national team at the World Cup. It also calls for an honest self assessment and for a serious review of the wrong readings of the other.
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The Arab State: Assisting or Obstructing Development?
Although full democracy in the Arab world remains a distant goal, broader participation in the political process, with a marked effect on human development, can be achieved.
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Trading High Unemployment for Bad Jobs: Employment Challenges in the Maghreb
Policy makers in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia should focus on improving the quality—rather than quantity—of jobs available to workers, in order to significantly improve the region’s economic outlook and global competitiveness.
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Could Al-Qaeda Turn African in the Sahel?
Regional cooperation and discreet aid from the West are critical for countries to regain control of their territory and prevent al-Qaeda from gaining ground in Africa.
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Reducing Poverty in the Arab World: Successes and Limits of the Moroccan Experience
Morocco recorded an impressive decline in monetary poverty over the last decade, and compared to other Arab countries, Morocco's trends are remarkable and deserve a deeper investigation to draw policy lessons.